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# BelFOSS

Free and Open Source Software Conference

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://belfoss.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Open Source in Government Webinar](https://belfoss.org/2021/11/open-source-in-government-webinar/) - Hosted by Open Ireland Network, this event is designed to explore the use of Open Source Software in Government. Hear from local and global experts examine why and where open source is being used in Ireland and abroad to help accelerate the digital transformation of government services. Learn about how to adopt open methods for
- [Ushahidi Installathon](https://belfoss.org/2019/04/ushahidi-installathon/) - Thanks all to those who attended and participated in BelFOSS - especially Neil & the QUB team for doing so much. As always special thanks to the hardworking speakers and sponsors - Flax & Teal, Proofpoint, Forde-Campbell, Allstate and SpotX. For those who were interested in Ushahidi's installathon from Eriol & David : more details
- [BelFOSS 2019](https://belfoss.org/2019/04/belfoss-2019/) - We are making the final preparations for BelFOSS 2019 with a gang of volunteers ready to keep the hot water flowing and keep you safe and comfortable for the day. As usual we have crammed a lot of talks into the day so we will be ruthless with the timekeeping. We couldn't bring you a
- [Proofpoint](https://belfoss.org/2019/02/proofpoint/) - Great to have Proofpoint on-board as sponsors of BelFOSS 2019. Attendees of BelFOSS 2017 will remember Jolene Dunne describing Proofpoint's email security and we hope to hear more from them at BelFOSS 2019. Proofpoint's Belfast office is in Weaver's Court close to the Europa and Farset Labs.
- [Deloitte Digital Publish Smart Identity Ethereum Code](https://belfoss.org/2017/02/deloitte-digital-publish-smart-identity-etherum-code/) - At BelFOSS 2017 Ciaran Molloy and Jamie Bentham described the Smart Identity contract being developed at Deloitte Digital for the Ethereum blockchain. Jamie and Ciaran follwed up by letting us know the code has been released on GitHub under an Apache license. https://github.com/SmartIdentity/smartId-contracts Smart Identity uses the Ethereum blockchain to represent an identity using a
- [BelFOSS 2019 Preparations](https://belfoss.org/2018/12/belfoss-2019-preparations/) - Preparations are underway for BelFOSS 2019 to be held on Friday 12th April 2019 at the School of EEECS at Queen's University, Belfast. Registration will open in the coming weeks but in the meantime we are pleased to announce that Howard Chu will be speaking. Every year I am nervous about whether we'll get the
- [BelFOSS 2018 Sponsors](https://belfoss.org/2018/02/belfoss-2018-sponsors/) - BelFOSS would not be possible without the support of the following who cover the costs of catering the event and also fill the goodie bags ! The Urban Penguin The Urban Penguin helps you learn Linux. Online or in the classroom we have developed our own training materials to meet your needs. No matter if
- [Open Data Coding Challenge Launch at BelFOSS 2018](https://belfoss.org/2018/02/open-data-coding-challenge-launch-at-belfoss-2018/) - The Project Lintol team will officially open the “Open Data Coding Challenge” at BelFOSS 2018. The aim of the Coding Challenge is to build processors for Lintol – the data validating tool for real-world validating issues identified by government departments.
- [BelFOSS 2018 Plans](https://belfoss.org/2017/11/belfoss-2018-plans/) - Free Open-Source Conference in Belfast, Ireland aimed at demonstrating the use of FOSS software in Ireland and the skills students need in FOSS technologies
- [Videos From BelFOSS 2017](https://belfoss.org/2017/04/videos-from-belfoss-2017/) - After a few weeks of editing most of the talks from BelFOSS 2017 are now available on YouTube (Playlist here). We missed a few of the talks in the afternoon session due to a recording issue - apologies. Videos are embedded below for convenience. The videos have been edited on Linux Mint using Kdenlive.
- [Vanrath BelFOSS Blog Post](https://belfoss.org/2017/02/vanrath-belfoss-blog-post/) - Vanrath have added a blog post about BelFOSS 2017 to their website as follows: https://www.vanrath.com/belfoss-2017/
- [Article by Katie of The Tomorrow Lab](https://belfoss.org/2017/02/article-by-katie-of-the-tomorrow-lab/) - Nice article over on The Tomorrow Lab from Katie McGowan who attended BelFOSS 2017: Matt ended a great day of talks by reinforcing this point, a nice reminder of how important each person individually is in keeping open source software going. From what it is, to how it can be used, to future innovations for
- [Blender Links](https://belfoss.org/2016/03/blender-links/) - Following their demos Mal Duffin and Conor Graham have provided some links to useful resources: Blender Artists Forum - for checking out game development, as well as other Blender info. Game Engine Section Depth Motion Skanect - Software for scanning with a motion video camera such as the Xbox Kinect Asus Kinect Camera/Sensors etc described
- [BelFOSS Photos & Slides](https://belfoss.org/2016/02/belfoss-photos-slides/) - Photos from the BelFOSS event have now been uploaded to the Photo Gallery page and most of the speaker slides have been uploaded to the Agenda page.
- [ICS Calendar file](https://belfoss.org/2016/01/ics-calendar-file/) - Thirty second time saver - here is an ICS file for the BelFOSS event on 28th January 2016 to import into your calendar.
- [Blender Bash Registration Open](https://belfoss.org/2015/12/blender-bash-registration-open/) - It has taken some time and negotiation but thanks to Declan Keeney (School of Creative Arts) we have finally been able to reserve the QFT to show the Blender movies and give some practical advice about Blender. The event will take place on Wednesday 24th February 2016 in the Queens Film Theatre (location) starting at
- [Posters](https://belfoss.org/2015/12/posters/) - For anyone interested in publicising the BelFOSS event I have uploaded some resources: Poster (A4/A3) Slide for display screens or presentations
- [Degree Plus Announcement](https://belfoss.org/2015/10/degree-plus-announcement/) - I've just got word this evening that QUB students will be able to apply for Degree Plus for attending^ the BelFOSS event. Throughout the 2015/2016 academic year the following events will be organised: BelFOSS - a full one-day conference, run in conjunction with Belfast Linux User Group and QUB, with talks on FOSS including Linux,
- [IDUG Conference Free Spark Day](https://belfoss.org/2015/10/idug-conference-free-spark-day/) - The IDUG DB2 conference in Dublin is hosting a free day of Spark talks on Tuesday, 17 November, 2015. The talks include the following: Apache Spark: What's in It for Your Business? Apache Spark: What’s Under the Hood? Using Apache Spark With DB2 for z/OS and z Systems Data Apache Spark and DB2 BLU: Making
- [Top Free & Open Source Desktop Software](https://belfoss.org/2015/08/top-free-open-source-desktop-software/) - A list of some of the best FOSS Desktop software for anyone who might be interested. Many of these also run on Windows and Mac OSX in addition to Gnu/Linux: Operating Systems Ubuntu Linux Mint Chromium OS Office Productivity LibreOffice OpenProj Raster Graphics Gimp Krita Vector Graphics Inkscape Video Editing Kdenlive OpenShot Animation Blender FOSS
- [Previous Belfast FOSS Events](https://belfoss.org/2015/08/previous-belfast-foss-events/) - There has been several events in Belfast & Dublin over the past 10 years related to FOSS software, including: OpenIsland 2011 FOSS means Business in 2006 included Richard M. Stallman & Bruce Perens Enterprise Ireland's - The Business Value of Open Source Software in 2010 included Mark Shuttleworth

## Pages

- [Contact Us](https://belfoss.org/contact-us/) - Contact BelFOSS Free and Open-Source Software Conference in Belfast at Queen's University Belfast, Ireland
- [Agenda 2018](https://belfoss.org/2018-2/agenda-2018/) - List of speakers and talk titles at BelFOSS conference Belfast 2018
- [Register for BelFOSS](https://belfoss.org/registration/register-for-belfoss/) - Registration for BelFOSS 2023 will open soon. [vfb id=7]
- [Photo Gallery 2019](https://belfoss.org/photo-gallery/) - Photos are also available from BelFOSS 2016, BelFOSS 2017 and BelFOSS 2018.
- [Sponsors 2023](https://belfoss.org/sponsors-2023/) - BelFOSS is run by the Belfast Linux User Group in co-ordination with the School of EEECS at Queen's University Belfast. The event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.
- [Sponsors 2019](https://belfoss.org/sponsors/) - BelFOSS is run by the Belfast Linux User Group in co-ordination with the School of EEECS at Queen's University Belfast. The event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Forde Campbell LLC FORDE CAMPBELL LLC is a specialist commercial, technology, IP and media law practice advising on Northern Irish, English and
- [Agenda 2023](https://belfoss.org/agenda-2023/) - BelFOSS 2023 - Friday 14th April 2023
- [Agenda 2019](https://belfoss.org/agenda/) - BelFOSS 2019 - Friday 12th April 2019 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 09:35 Welcome Jonny McCullagh (SpotX) 9:35 – 10:15 Microsoft: GitHub, Open Innovation Network & OpenChain - the world turned upside-down? Rory Campbell (Forde Campbell Solcitiors) 10:15 - 10:55 Seizing the opportunity with Open Source Keith Lynch (Red Hat) 10:55 - 11:10
- [Sponsors 2018](https://belfoss.org/2018-2/sponsors-2018/) - Sponsors of the Belfast Free / Open-Source Conference 2018
- [Photo Gallery 2018](https://belfoss.org/2018-2/photo-gallery-2018/) - Belfast Free Open-Source Conference Photos from 2018
- [2018](https://belfoss.org/2018-2/)
- [Location](https://belfoss.org/location/) - School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Computer Science Building Malone Road, Belfast BT9 5BN Sat Nav Co-ordinates: 54.5819446,-5.9377893 Accessibility The building is fully accessible via ramps from the Malone Road. If you have any special requirements please contact us and we will be happy to accommodate. Parking Parking in the area is very
- [What is Free & Open-Source Software?](https://belfoss.org/about/what-is-free-open-source-software/) - Free Software refers to freedom rather than price. “Free software” means software that respects users' freedom and community. Roughly, it means that the users have the freedom to run, copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software
- [About](https://belfoss.org/about/) - In January 2016 and January 2017 the School of EEECS at QUB hosted events to showcase and raise awareness of Linux and Free/Open-Source Software (FOSS) use in Belfast. Aimed at students, IT professionals and hobbyists the talks showed how FOSS software is used locally in charities, in research and in global businesses. The event raised awareness
- [Hidden Registration Form](https://belfoss.org/hidden-registration-form/) - This registration form is for private invitations only. [vfb id=5]
- [Speakers](https://belfoss.org/speakers/) - Speakers at the Free & Open-Source Software conference at Queen's University Belfast
- [Photo Gallery 2017](https://belfoss.org/photo-gallery-2017/) - Photos from the BelFOSS 2016 event are available here.
- [Agenda 2017](https://belfoss.org/agenda-2017/) - BelFOSS - Friday 27th January 2017 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 09:40 Welcome Prof Stan Scott Slides | Video 09:40 - 10.00 An introduction to FOSS Phil Weir (Flax & Teal) Video 10:00 - 10:25 Fablab: Innovation through Fabrication Steven Hunter (FabLab) Video 10:25 - 10:40 Software Defined Networking Sandra Scott-Hayward (ECIT, QUB) |
- [Speakers 2017](https://belfoss.org/speakers-2017/) - Profiles about speakers at the 2017 BelFOSS event
- [Sponsors 2017](https://belfoss.org/sponsors-2017-3/) - BelFOSS is run by the School of EEECS at Queen's University Belfast in conjunction with the Belfast Linux User Group. BelFOSS 2017 would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Gold Sponsors Allstate NI was established in Belfast in 1999 to provide high quality software development services and business solutions
- [BlenderBash](https://belfoss.org/blenderbash/) - 2016 In February 2016 we hosted 'BlenderBash' - a movie showing based on the open-source Blender software. Blender is an open-source project providing a professional free and open-source 3D computer graphics software product used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, interactive 3D applications and video games. The event provided insight into
- [Photo Gallery 2016](https://belfoss.org/photo-gallery-2016/)
- [Speakers 2016](https://belfoss.org/speakers-2016/) - The following speakers presented talks at the BelFOSS 2016 event: Simon Alcott Simon is a Principal Solution Architect at Red Hat with over 15 years experience in the platform and infrastructure technology space. Currently focused on helping customers drive innovation within their businesses with Open source technology adoption. Social: Linkedin Lorraine Barry Lorraine Barry is
- [Location 2016](https://belfoss.org/location-2016/)
- [Agenda 2016](https://belfoss.org/agenda-2016/) - Topics and slides from BelFOSS 2016 in Belfast including Puppet, OpenStack and Debian
- [Register for BlenderBash](https://belfoss.org/registration/register-for-blenderbash/) - Registration for the BlenderBash event is now closed.
- [Register](https://belfoss.org/registration/) - Registration forms are available for the following events: BelFOSS
- [DegreePlus](https://belfoss.org/degreeplus/) - Students should attend at least 12 hours of the 16 available from the events below and write a 1000 word reflective write-up on a FOSS topic of their choosing
- [Jobs](https://belfoss.org/jobs/) - Many of the big employers in Belfast and Dublin need expertise in FOSS software, including Web Developers Software Engineers Sysadmins DevOps Network Engineers FOSS software is an enabler for many start-ups, for academic research and for Banks/stock exchanges. If that isn't enough, you can free your desktop too!
- [Software](https://belfoss.org/software/) - You may not realise it but you are probably already using Linux and other free software. Most of these already use it: Mobile phones Home routers Games consoles TV's & set top boxes Smart cards FOSS technology is the backbone of the internet and is behind many top web sites including: Wikipedia Facebook Twitter Google Amazon
- [Cookie Policy](https://belfoss.org/cookie-policy/) - This site uses cookies - small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience. In general, cookies are used to retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping carts, and provide anonymised tracking data to third party applications like Google Analytics. As a rule, cookies

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